How Carrie Fisher Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline
A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Carrie Fisher across different fields.
Carrie Fisher was an American actress and writer, most famously known for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy (1977-1983) and its subsequent sequels. She reprised the role in later Star Wars films, including a posthumous appearance in The Rise of Skywalker (2019) through unused footage. Beyond Star Wars, she appeared in notable films like The Blues Brothers and When Harry Met Sally.... Fisher also received Emmy nominations for her guest roles in 30 Rock and Catastrophe, highlighting her comedic talents. She was a significant figure in pop culture, remembered for her acting and writing contributions.
1983: Return of the Jedi and Rolling Stone Cover
In 1983, Carrie Fisher returned to the role of Princess Leia in Return of the Jedi and posed in the character's metal bikini on the cover of Rolling Stone to promote the film.
May 1992: Entertainment Weekly article
In May 1992, an Entertainment Weekly article described Carrie Fisher as "one of the most sought-after doctors in town."
2016: Harvard Award
In 2016, Harvard College presented Carrie Fisher with the Annual Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award in Cultural Humanism for her advocacy and outspokenness about addiction, mental illness, and agnosticism.
January 5, 2017: Joint Memorial Held
On January 5, 2017, a joint private memorial was held for Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. Fisher was cremated, and her mother was entombed, with a portion of Fisher's ashes placed beside Reynolds.
January 6, 2017: Broadway Lights Darkened in Honor of Fisher
On January 6, 2017, the lights on Broadway in Manhattan were darkened for one minute to honor Carrie Fisher and her mother, Debbie Reynolds.
March 25, 2017: Public Memorial Held for Fisher and Reynolds
On March 25, 2017, a public memorial service was held for Carrie Fisher and her mother, Debbie Reynolds, at the Hall of Liberty theater in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The event was streamed live.
April 4, 2017: Last Appearance on Catastrophe
On April 4, 2017, Carrie Fisher's last appearance on Catastrophe aired in the UK, earning her a posthumous Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
2017: Posthumous Disney Legend Award
In 2017, Carrie Fisher was posthumously made a Disney Legend.
2018: Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album
In 2018, 13 months after her death, Carrie Fisher posthumously won the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for her audiobook recording of The Princess Diarist.
2019: Appearance in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
In 2019, Carrie Fisher appeared in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker through the use of unreleased footage from The Force Awakens.
June 2021: Announcement of Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In June 2021, it was announced that Carrie Fisher would receive an official star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022.
2022: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In 2022, Carrie Fisher was scheduled to receive an official star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
October 27, 2023: James Blunt Releases "Dark Thought"
On October 27, 2023, James Blunt released an album featuring a track called "Dark Thought," which is about the death of his friend, Carrie Fisher.
2023: Posthumous Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2023, Carrie Fisher posthumously received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2023: Carrie Fisher Receives Star Wars Day Star
In 2023, Carrie Fisher received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Star Wars Day.
